Taking the Lead at Timberbrook Farm

08/29/2025

🍁 It’s that time of year again — our 3rd Annual "Hay Neighbors" Fall Festival is here! 🎉

Experience the magic of the season with pumpkin painting, festive fun, and the joy of horseback riding therapy for children with autism, ADHD, and other disabilities. 🐴✨

Our therapy horses and Por Que the pig can’t wait to meet you! 🐷💞

📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025
🕰️ 10:00AM - 4:00PM
📍21000 Slab Bridge Road Freeland, MD 21053

08/27/2025

Come see our great community resource vendors!

Join us on September 27th at Taking the Lead’s Sensory Friendly Fall Festival for a day full of fun, community, and support! Autism York will be there with a table, along with other incredible vendors, so come out and connect with us, learn more about our programs, and enjoy a welcoming environment for all. We can't wait to see you there and celebrate our wonderful community!

This is not an Autism York sponsored event, it is being held by Taking the Lead. If you have questions please reach out to them directly.
Thank you!

08/27/2025

🍂 The countdown is on — just one month away! 🎉

Our Fall Festival rides in on September 27! 🎃🐴

Join us for horses, hayrides, games, and all the fall magic your family will love. 🍁✨ Save the date!

08/16/2025

We’re thrilled to share some big news:

🎉Taking the Lead has been awarded a Community Investment Grant from Horizon Farm Credit!🎉

This generous support will fund important upgrades to our therapy barn, including a temperature-controlled indoor space, a future office area, and an ADA-accessible bathroom. These improvements will help us serve our clients better all year long, expand our programs, and keep the farm welcoming and accessible for everyone. This grant gives us a strong foundation, and is just the beginning of a larger project! 🐴💛

08/07/2025

This Season at TTL: Help Us Celebrate Fall, Support Our Barn Upgrades & Remember George - https://mailchi.mp/takingthelead/ttl-newsletter-18095451

07/26/2025

🐴❤️ Meet the Heart of the Farm: Farmer Tom! ❤️🐓

If you’ve spent any time at the farm, you probably know (and love) Farmer Tom Whitaker. He’s the quiet hero behind the scenes — fixing fences, filling water buckets, caring for animals, and keeping everything running like clockwork.

From driving the tractor to showing up with a chicken in his overalls (yes, really!), Tom does it all with a calm spirit and a big heart. The horses adore him — maybe because he always has treats in his pocket. 🐎

We’re endlessly grateful for Farmer Tom’s hard work and dedication. The farm wouldn’t be the same without him!

07/24/2025

🐔💛 Joy is... a quiet moment with a chicken friend!

Amelia, spent some time connecting with our feathered crew — because here at Taking the Lead, therapy isn’t just with horses.

Whether it’s brushing, feeding, or just sharing a calm moment, our animal friends offer comfort, curiosity, and lots of smiles.

07/22/2025

☀️ Horses, Sunshine & Smiles 🐴
There’s still time to make this summer unforgettable!

Our therapy sessions combine movement, connection, and fun — all led by skilled OTs and our amazing therapy horses. Whether you're returning to the saddle or trying it for the first time, we’d love to welcome your family into our community. 💛

📅 Limited spots available for evening & weekend sessions!
📲 Message us to learn more or schedule a visit.

07/20/2025

💛 Remembering George 💛
We’re deeply saddened to share that our beloved therapy horse, George, passed away peacefully last Sunday, July 13.

A gentle giant and one of the very first horses to join our program, George had a heart as big as his steady hooves. He had a way of showing up for riders who needed him most — with patience, calm, and quiet strength.

Even after retiring once, George chose to return to the work he loved, continuing to make a difference in so many lives.

He spent his final moments peacefully, surrounded by care and love under the shade of a big tree at the farm.

We know how much George meant to this community. If you'd like to share memories or stories about him, we’d love to hear them. 🐴💛

— The Taking the Lead Team

07/19/2025

⚡BGE Day is Back!⚡
We were so excited to welcome back another amazing crew from BGE yesterday! Their team has generously donated their time and energy to help care for our farm and therapy spaces — and we are so grateful. 💚

From mucking to mowing, their support helps us keep things running smoothly for our riders, horses, and families. Be sure to give them a warm “thank you!” if you see them around, and keep an eye out for more photos from the day!

07/08/2025

Catch Up with TTL: Piper’s Return, Farmer Tom, and Summer Updates - https://mailchi.mp/takingthelead/ttl-newsletter-18094908